The Des Moines Corporate Games is an annual company-based competition normally held June 1–July 31.  Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Iowa Sports Foundation to adjust this year’s games. They are developing plans for alternative activities that allow employees to have a positive experience while maintaining social distancing. This includes launching a Des Moines Corporate Games Virtual Challenge to allow companies to compete and earn points while keeping safe. Some of the virtual events include the fitness walk, yoga, fitness class, and trivia. Other events could move later in the summer (if possible). They are also adding additional opportunities for employees to earn company points.

Corporate Games is still working through the changes but are anxious to get teams put together to start the process. Activities will be held in the evening and on weekends, are free (except cart rental for golf, if this event remains on the schedule), and are open to all full-time and regular part-time employees, interns, and retirees.

If you are interested, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources